Under general supervision, the Buyer will be responsible for the complete cycle of procurement transactions from initiating, reviewing and coordinating purchase requests, requests for quotes, bids, proposals and orders. The Buyer will be responsible for preparing supporting procurement documentation to comply with goals and terms of Small Business Subcontracting Plans, when required. All functions to be performed in accordance with Institute policies and procedures and all procurement codes and guidelines.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a directly related field and 2-4 years of progressive buyer experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities and have been attained.
Individual must have comprehensive knowledge of all technical (principles, methods, applications and procedures) and legal aspects of procurement. Candidate must have a working knowledge of FAR and commercial purchasing requirements. Ability to read, comprehend, and apply knowledge of laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and procedures governing private non-profit procurement.
Must have superior professional-level written and verbal communication skills; a high degree of professionalism, strong organizational and time-management skills and excellent customer-service skills. Demonstrated ability in managing a wide variety of tasks simultaneously while meeting multiple deadlines is required. Must have the ability to work independently and as a part of a team as well as the ability to maintain confidential information.
Requires professional-level computer skills and advanced experience with Excel and Word, as well as the ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed.
A Post-offer background check and the ability to gain and maintain access to Kirtland Air Force base (KAFB) is required.
This position requires a post-offer credit check.
Work is performed in a variety of settings including office and occasionally in laboratory environments, as well as in outdoor areas. Will operate standard office equipment and will frequently stand, walk, sit, kneel, frequently lift/carry/push/pull heavy objects that weigh up to 10 pounds, perform repetitive motions and perform desk-based computer tasks. From time-to-time may work in close proximity to an environment containing research animals.The above is intended to describe the general requirements for the position and should not be interpreted as an exhaustive statement of physical requirements. The Institute will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Lovelace Biomedical is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Building on a history of pioneering science and technological innovation, Lovelace Biomedical is a contract research organization that helps pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies advance their discoveries—no matter how complex—into clinical testing and beyond. The organization leverages a multidisciplinary toolset to push the limits of preclinical research and fully understand the behavior of its clients’ investigational products. Lovelace Biomedical provides a unique experimental breadth and logistical capacity to solve specialized challenges that other CROs are not equipped to handle, featuring expansive bio-secure facilities and ongoing access to industry-leading scientific experts. The team thrives on developing programs for complex diseases, emerging drug classes and delivery mechanisms, and challenging areas of drug development while delivering the same level of rigor and attention to seemingly straightforward studies that are just as critical to regulatory success.
